T. P. Michael

Telomere Length in Plants Estimated with Long Read Sequencing

The paper estimates telomere length in plants using long-read sequencing and finds that gymnosperms have shorter telomeres than eudicots and monocots, while clonally maintained species have longer telomeres.

Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Influence of Cell-specific Gene Networks on Soybean Root System Architecture

The paper uses a new root phenotyping system to conduct a GWAS on soybean root system architecture, identifying SNPs and gene networks associated with specific root traits.

The genomes and epigenomes of aquatic plants (Lemnaceae) promote triploid hybridization and clonal reproduction

This paper presents genome and epigenome analyses of Lemnaceae plants, identifying genes related to clonal reproduction and CO2 sequestration, and highlights their potential for biotechnology.

Subgenome dominance shapes novel gene evolution in the decaploid pitcher plant Nepenthes gracilis

This study shows how subgenome dominance in the decaploid pitcher plant Nepenthes gracilis contributes to novel gene evolution linked to its carnivorous traits and dioecy.

Genetic Mapping of SNP Markers and Candidate Genes Associated with Day-Neutral Flowering in Cannabis sativa L.

This study identifies genetic markers and candidate genes associated with day-neutral flowering in Cannabis sativa using a segregating F2 population and genome-wide association analysis.

Optimization of molecular methods for detection and quantification of specific duckweed-bacteria interactions

This study develops molecular methods to detect and quantify specific duckweed-bacteria interactions by optimizing protocols and creating strain-specific primers for accurate differentiation.

Genomics of turions from the Greater Duckweed reveal its pathways for dormancy and reemergence strategy

This study analyzes the transcriptome and epigenome of turions from Greater Duckweed to identify molecular pathways involved in dormancy and reemergence.

Time of day analysis over a field grown developmental time course in rice

The paper analyzes time of day (TOD) gene expression in rice over a field-grown developmental time course, finding that most genes show TOD-specific expression and thermocycles influence TOD expression more than photocycles.

Evolutionary gain and loss of a plant pattern-recognition receptor for HAMP recognition

The paper identifies evolutionary events leading to the gain and loss of a plant PRR's ability to recognize the HAMP In11 in legumes.

Fish microbiomes 101: disentangling the rules governing marine fish mucosal microbiomes across 101 species

The paper analyzes microbiomes of 101 marine fish species to identify factors influencing microbial diversity and distribution across body sites and environments.

Core circadian clock and light signalling genes brought into genetic linkage across the green lineage

The paper traces the evolutionary origin of genetic linkages between circadian clock genes in plants and shows their conservation and loss in different species.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of a human fungal pathogen reveals synteny among geographically distinct species

This study presents chromosome-level genome assemblies of five Histoplasma strains, revealing synteny and gene expression patterns across geographically distinct isolates.

Underwater CAM photosynthesis elucidated by Isoetes genome

This study investigates underwater CAM in Isoetes taiwanensis using genome and RNA-seq data, identifying key differences in carboxylation and circadian control compared to terrestrial CAM.

A pan-genome method to determine core regions of the Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli genomes

This paper introduces a pan-genome method to identify core genomic regions in Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli, which are likely to contain essential genes and should be avoided for genetic modifications.

Genome and time-of-day transcriptome of Wolffia australiana link morphological extreme minimization with un-gated plant growth

This study analyzes the genome and time-of-day transcriptome of Wolffia australiana to link its extreme morphological minimization with reduced circadian regulation and continuous growth.

Changes in ambient temperature are the prevailing cue in determining Brachypodium distachyon diurnal gene regulation

This study identifies thermocycles as the primary cue for diurnal gene regulation in Brachypodium distachyon, showing that most rhythmic transcripts adjust their period in constant conditions.

An antisense oligonucleotide leads to suppressed transcriptional elongation of Hdac2 and long-term memory enhancement

This study shows that an antisense oligonucleotide reduces Hdac2 mRNA and enhances memory in mice by inhibiting RNA polymerase II elongation.

Temporal, environmental, and biological drivers of the mucosal microbiome in a wild marine fish, Scomber japonicus

This study examines how environmental and biological factors shape the mucosal microbiome of wild marine fish over time, identifying key drivers like temperature and fish age.

Exceptional subgenome stability and functional divergence in allotetraploid teff, the primary cereal crop in Ethiopia

This study presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of teff and reveals exceptional subgenome stability and functional divergence, which may contribute to its resilience and diversification.

The complex architecture and epigenomic impact of plant T-DNA insertions

This study characterizes the structural complexity and epigenomic impact of T-DNA insertions in Arabidopsis using long-read sequencing technologies.